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New Caledonia

South Pacific - Noumea, Mare & Isle of Pines

By martin ollman

July 14^th, 2019

Holiday Snaps

When is a photographer ever on holiday..am I right? Just back from an 8 day Carnival Cruise Line jaunt to the South Pacific. The perfect escape from the Canberra winter. Despite being on a well-worn path and surrounded by fellow cruise passengers. I did manage to find some serenity and did take a few moments, connect with the locals and explore. Breathtaking beauty + silence = relaxed photographer!

Nouméa

Nouméa is the capital of the South Pacific archipelago and overseas French territory New Caledonia. Situated on the main island, Grand Terre

French influence

abandoned theatre of FOL

I found a spot with nobody around after 2 days at sea with 2000+ people. With a great veiw of the port.

Public Library

Industry

Nickel mining in New Caledonia is a major sector of the economy. The islands contain about 7,100,000 tonnes of nickel which is about 10% of the world's nickel reserves.